On November 4, Azerbaijan-Turkey Business Forum was organized by the Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Foundation (AZPROMO) with the support of the Ministry of Economy and Industry in Ganja. Along with the representatives of the relevant government agencies from Azerbaijan and Turkey, local government officials and entrepreneurs operating in various sectors of the economy participated in the forum.
Vice-president of AZPROMO Vidadi Guliyev gave information on socio-economic policies and achievements implemented successfully by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Ilham Aliyev. The foreign partners show great interest in large-scale development and construction processes carried out in the country. Vidadi Guliyev stressed the successful development of Azerbaijan-Turkey relations, as well as economic, regional cooperation with various state agencies of Turkey. Currently, Turkish companies in Azerbaijan, as well as Azerbaijani companies in Turkey are successfully operating in different areas. Turkey holds the first place due to the volume of investment of Azerbaijan in foreign countries. It was noted that conferences, exhibitions and business forums organized in Azerbaijan and foreign countries plays an important role in the development of the bilateral relations. Vidadi Guliyev accentuated that Azerbaijan-Turkey Business Forum, the issues discussed within the framework of a business forum and bilateral meetings among businessmen will contribute to the further expansion of business ties among businessmen.
Eurasia coordinator of Turkish Exporters' Assembly Zafar Unuvar expressed gratitude for holding the next business forum in Ganja, and noted that it was the evidence of the friendship between Azerbaijan and Turkey. Appraising the role of Azerbaijan in the development of the region Zafar Unuvar spoke about the economy of Turkey and opportunities for expansion of existing economic relations with Azerbaijan.
The Director of Business Information Center of AZPROMO Anar Gasimli made a presentation on investment climate and business opportunities of Azerbaijan.
A video on the activity of Turkish Exporters' Assembly was also showed in the event.
Business Forum was followed by bilateral meetings among businessmen.